The Swordswoman’s Revenge Story after Rebirth
Chapter 372 I Will Not Attend the Funeral
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Oliver’s voice was firm. “Not just her–1 don’t want to go to the funeral either, let alone wear mourning
clothes.”
Esme nodded. “I knew she wouldn’t go, and honestly, I don’t think she should. But since she’s refusing, we need a strategy. That’s why I called you here–to discuss how we handle this.”
Oliver asked, “Do you have a plan?”
“There is a way,” Esme admitted, hesitating before continuing, “but… it would be cruel to Geoffrey.”
“What is it?”
Esme took a deep breath. “If the King were to punish Isolde, it would be on the grounds of unfilial conduct. Death is the ultimate matter, and Prudence was still considered her ancestor. A County Princess refusing to observe mourning rites would be seen as a scandal.
“But… what if Isolde’s refusal to wear mourning clothes was actually an act of filial piety?”
Oliver’s gaze sharpened. “You mean… to have Geoffrey petition the court himself? To publicly accuse Prudence of murder?”
Esme sighed. “Yes. But a son accusing his mother–that itself is an act of defiance, and Geoffrey would be the first to be branded unfilial.”
Oliver exhaled. “Which is why you hesitated. Isolde would never agree to this. But if you told Geoffrey, he’d be willing to do it—even if it cost him everything. That’s the dilemma.”
“She would refuse outright,” Esme agreed. “That’s why we can’t tell her.”
“Then what’s your alternative?” Oliver asked.
He mulled it over. Truthfully, there weren’t many options.
“I’ll speak to Doug tomorrow,” he finally said. “If either of us can present evidence of her crimes, maybe that would be enough.”
Esme shook her head. “That won’t work. The King might not believe it. Without undeniable proof, he won’t order an investigation.”
Oliver frowned. “Isolde refusing to attend the funeral will not stay a secret. Once people realize she isn’t there, someone is bound to bring it up. And if word spreads outside, those with ulterior motives will use it against her.
“What if we inform the Queen Mother first and have her step in?”
Esme sighed. “Isolde isn’t just a County Princess–she’s a military general. The Queen Mother may sympathize with her, but the King rules with filial piety as his guiding principle. If she intervenes, it would be seen as obstructing the King’s moral authority.
“The Queen Mother’s position is delicate. How can a mother be seen preventing her son from upholding virtue? She won’t be able to step in.”
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“We can only hope,” Esme murmured.
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said, patting her shoulder. “I should go back before Isolde
but have you eaten? I can
with Doug earlier. Don’t
that, he
household was anything but peaceful.
Sunset Chamber, Cristina had spent nearly half an hour screaming insults at the top of her
came to
passed by to watch.
as if the entire estate had collectively decided
only one who suffered–shivering in the freezing cold until she
morning, Allan woke early and immediately inquired, “Have Oliver and Isolde returned to her family estate?”
Master Allan. They’re still
Ningser Pavilion.”
have returned last night. The Langley family doesn’t have many to
draping a warm cloak over his shoulders, said lightly, “I heard Vance has returned. With him and the elders handling things, Isolde’s absence
have no intention of leaving either. I just saw Miniro–he said Oliver is
Isolde? She could have gone
Pavilion,” the servant said.
really not leaving? The
grandmother’s funeral… that’s unthinkable,” Heidi mused, brushing a stray white hair off his cloak. “Perhaps something is holding her up. If she doesn’t leave, she’ll surely come to pay her respects here first. We can
“She wouldn’t be so careless. Kody, go fetch her to
was a man of discipline. He no longer involved himself in many celebrations, but funerals—especially one of such high standing–were obligations
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“Tell my grandfather I’ll be there shortly.”
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hesitated before asking, “Lady Isolde, will you be returning to the Langley estate today? Shall I have the carriage
the estate, Kody was
gave a serene smile. “No
“You mean… you’re not going today? Or…”
all,” she said
stunned. “Why?”
she didn’t answer. “Just return to Grandfather.
He also chose not to
having breakfast, Isolde
no grief. And, more importantly, no sign of preparation
Allan said, his tone neutral but edged with
bowed. “I
said, setting down his tea. “You’re standing here.”
“Come, have breakfast first. You
didn’t
said instead. “I already informed Kody.”
snapped up.
sharpened. “What did you
not be attending the funeral,” Isolde
fell into
palm struck the
he roared. “That was your grandmother! You are in Argentum, and you refuse to go
eyes, his voice lowering into something more
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